Posts tagged: Washington Post

No Post Column for Me

Not matter how good you are, someone is always better– I learned this maxim a long time ago and it has helped a great deal with disappointments over the years. Yesterday was no exception. I received the “we’re sorry” e-mail from the Washington Post saying that my 400 word column didn’t make the cut and [...]

Saturday October 31st, 2009 in , , | 4 Comments »

The Washington Post’s “New Columnist” Contest

Yes, I entered–along with 4,800 other people. Will I get the golden ticket? I don’t know. Part of me wants to and part of me thinks I’m nuts. I’m not nervous about making deadlines and so forth, I’m used to writing under pressure and actually like to write under pressure. No, the thing that makes [...]

Tuesday October 27th, 2009 in , , | No Comments »